Our Deepest Sympathy

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Tom Frank and family regarding the passing of Tom’s dear wife Marcia. Marcia, Tom and daughter Melinda enjoyed many CLFF programs. We’ll always treasure the fun Marcia had dancing and her image has been on our brochure cover. Details regarding the services are below:

Visitation: Friday, Feb. 28 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Chambers Funeral Home,

29150 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 44070. Funeral Mass: Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 am.

St. Ladislas Church,

2345 Bassett Rd., Westlake, 44145.

Enjoy Our March Programs!

Music, Art, Dance, Wellness!

ONE

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, March 3rd

at 2pm

A special program for the care partner with two options!

Option One is an Arts Practice guided by a professional artist for individuals affected by the loss of a loved one or for someone just needing a break from being that special care partner. Art Therapist Linda Nintcheff will lead the arts experience on Monday for

care partners.

Option Two is the opportunity to enjoy playing some games with others at the Center!

A great time for yourself and to have some fun and engage the mind and enjoy some refreshments. In-person only.

 For questions, contact us at 440-414-0434.

TWO

The HeARTful

Living Café (TM)

Tuesday, March 4th

at 2pm

Be with us on Tuesday as Yoga Instructor Jen Nebraska will be here to guide all in a seated yoga experience right from the comfort of your seat. Join in-person or virtually. Refreshments follow the session!

Tuesday, March 4th is

Board Member and SABR Member (Society for American Baseball Research) Ike Brooks’ Birthday!

We wish you a very

Happy Birthday today and a big Thank You for all your do for the Foundation!!

THREE

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, March 5th Lunch: 11am

Program: Noon

Enjoy lunchtime with us! Bring your brown bag lunch and we’ll offer a beverage and a special dessert. Then at noon, Sarah Beebe, Westlake Porter Public Library Community Outreach Coordinator will lead her monthly program about the famous PBS host Mr. Rogers!

FOUR

Gentle Moments (TM)

An opportunity with

Expert Shirley Nelson!

On Thursday, March 6th.

Looking for participants to

attend a special program.

We are offering a sensory session to guide a small group

or an individual couple through

a pleasant, relaxing experience. Soothing words and soft music and to spend time together

at the Center.

Guided by Shirley Nelson.

Please contact us

for further details about

either program

at 440-414-0434.

FIVE

Walk & Roll in

the Park(TM)

Coming in early spring,

March 27th at Clague Park

in Westlake at 11am.

SIX

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

Friday, March 7th

at 2pm

Spend part of your Friday afternoon with us as

Gina Glendenning from Active For Life will join us and host a seated Chair Dance Program. Move and stretch to fun music. Then stay for refreshments and start your weekend. It’s March!

SEVEN

“Yes, And…” Play A Special Performance

on Sunday, March 9th at 2pm. This is the last week for reservations. Contact the Farrell Foundation at: 440-414-0434

EIGHT

Coming Soon – Share with others!

The Cleveland Heights Memory Cafe

NINE

Photography Exhibit!

Dennis Wert – Westlake Photographer

Member of the Cleveland Photographic Society

The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation at the Center for Artful Living welcomes photographer Dennis Wert to its gallery.

The exhibit will continue through Friday, March 28th.

Dennis’s travel landscape photography captures the breathtaking beauty of natural environments near and far, each image telling a story of place, mood, and wonder. Through his lens, landscapes transform into vivid tales of adventure, inviting viewers to experience diverse terrains and hidden gems firsthand.

Gallery is open Monday – Friday, 9 – 5.

Congratulations to Photographer Vicki Wert!

 Vicki exhibited here at the Center last year. She recently received a special award for her photography. She was awarded Third Place in a prestigious exhibit at KEW Royal Gardens in London, England. Vicki was able to attend the Awards Ceremony and the exhibit. We are so proud of you!

OTHER NEWS

When we had an abundance of snow, our little neighbor children next door had fun creating a couple of snowmen in the backyard!

They are ready for a picnic!

Angela from Mixed Melody Music entertained all in last Friday’s Celebrate the Arts session with some fun music and activities!

Sara Lawrence-Sucato from Dancing Wheels (L) dances with participant Mary while Mary’s husband Rick looks on!

Here’s Sara with participant Ellen. Sara got a few people up on their feet!